Description
This Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a flavorful and crispy salmon dish with a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Season Salmon: In a large bowl, toss salmon bites with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until cooked through and crispy.
- Serve: Transfer salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and serve immediately with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Salmon: Use fresh, skinless salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to your preference.
- Air Fryer: Cook salmon in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Serving: Drizzle the sauce over the salmon just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked salmon bites in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
